Regional Active Transportation
Programs
Regional Active Transportation
Active transportation is an important component of RTC’s transportation planning portfolio.
Active transportation is defined as human-powered mobility, such as biking or walking, which can directly replace car trips, leading to fewer miles driven by motorized vehicles. This translates to reduced vehicle emissions, reduced fuel consumption, less pollution, and improved individual and public health. Bicycles, electric bikes, wheelchairs, scooters, skateboards, and walking are all considered active transportation. The implementation of active transportation improvement projects is critical for users to complete their trips, regardless of their chosen transportation modes.
RTC is working on a number of active transportation-related efforts. These efforts will implement goals and action strategies identified in the 2024 Regional Transportation Plan (RTP) and further active transportation in the Clark County region.
Regional Active Transportation Plan
The RTP recognizes active transportation as an essential element of the region’s transportation system. The Regional Active Transportation Plan (ATP) provides a framework for how the region and its local communities can provide better connected and safer options for people to walk and bike to their destinations.
The goal is to develop a regional active transportation plan, in collaboration with local agencies, to guide us in the implementation of a safe, accessible, and cohesive regional active transportation network that provides access to the communities within Clark County and their local active transportation networks. The ATP will define a long-term vision, establish priorities and evaluation tools for active transportation improvements, develop strategic actions and recommendations, and identify a prioritized list of projects to implement the plan’s vision and guide its implementation.
The active transportation network to be identified as part of the ATP planning process includes a network of facilities for both people who walk and bike, such as shared-use paths, buffered/protected bicycle lanes, and sidewalks. Well-connected and complete networks that allow people of all ages, abilities, and geographic locations to access their jobs, transit, services, and community activities on foot or by bicycling are essential to complete this system.
Project Timeline diagram
Project Timeline diagram showing four sequential phases connected by arrows. Phase 1: Winter 2026 – Community Engagement Strategy; Performance Measures; Regional Active Transportation Network Development. Phase 2: Spring 2026 – Action Strategy Development. Phase 3: Summer 2026 – Existing Conditions Analysis; Project Development; Project Prioritization. A star icon below this phase is labeled 'Online Engagement Opportunity.' Phase 4: Winter 2027 – Draft and Final Regional Active Transportation Plan.
Regional Active Transportation Plan
Map Description...
This map shows Clark County, Washington and surrounding areas, highlighting existing and planned transportation and trail networks. Blue solid lines indicate existing regional corridors, while blue dashed lines represent future regional corridors. Pink solid lines show existing local networks, with pink dashed lines indicating planned local network expansions. Green solid lines mark existing regional trails, and green dashed lines show future trail connections. The network is concentrated in and around Vancouver, Hazel Dell, Salmon Creek, Battle Ground, Camas, and Washougal, with corridors extending north toward Ridgefield and La Center and east toward Yacolt. The Columbia River borders the southern edge of the map, and major natural features such as rivers and terrain are lightly shaded in the background. A legend in the lower left explains the color and line styles, and a scale bar in the lower right provides distance in miles.
Active Transportation Plans, Policies, and Guidance Documents
- Regional Complete Streets Policy (PDF, 819KB)
- Local Complete Street Ordinances: Most of Clark County local agencies have adopted a Complete Streets ordinance. The adoption of the local ordinance has afforded the local agency the ability to submit and receive grant applications for their Complete Streets projects.
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Stakeholder Activities
- On January 20, 2026 in collaboration with the Nondrivers Alliance Nondrivers Alliance and the University of Washington Taskar Center for Accessible Technology stakeholders from the Clark County region participated in a Walk and Roll Event. This half-day mapping and training event brought together disabled transit users, community organization that work with transit-reliant community members, transit agency staff, and local agencies staff and elected officials.
- On May 30, 2025 the Clark Communities Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee held a Policymakers Event. The event emphasized the importance of safety, accessibility, and collaboration in active transportation. 54 policymakers, agency and non-profit staff, and volunteers came together to create a shared vision for safe, cohesive, and inclusive active transportation future. Below please find two clips produced by CVTV staff:
Active Transportation Subcommittee
The Active Transportation Subcommittee is a standing advisory committee to RTAC. Its principal charge is to sustain a dialog on issues related to active transportation in the Clark County region. The subcommittee will also serve as the sounding board for the Regional Active Transportation Plan. The committee meets monthly on the second Monday of each month.
Staff Contact
Judith Perez Keniston, AICP
P. 564.367.5231
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| Complete Streets Ordinance | Agency |
| Ordinance No 2017-18 | Battle Ground |
| Ordinance No 24-005 | Camas |
| Ordinance No 2019-11-05 | Clark County |
| Ordinance No 2019-02 | La Center |
| Ordinance No 1258 | Ridgefield |
| Ordinance No M-4203 | Vancouver |